Footage from Gavdos sparks debate as locals move a migrant boat offshore for safety while Frontex monitors the area

The device shot across the room and set a curtain on fire after the explosion, leaving the man with serious oral injuries

The government is transferring newly arrived migrants from Crete to mainland facilities, as illegal entries rise sharply in recent days despite earlier declines following temporary restrictions

The migrant population at Aghia in Chania has reached 1,139, raising fears of a health crisis, even as overall arrivals to Greece fall

The Cretan olive oil is produced exclusively in Crete, where the cultivation of olive oil has been linked to the island’s history.

A burst water pipe caused a ceiling to fall in a cardiology ward of Heraklion University Hospital, leaving a patient injured. Staff warn chronic underfunding and understaffing put lives at risk

Greece expects major American companies to join hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete, a move seen as boosting its energy program and countering Turkish claims in the Eastern Mediterranean

Greek police have dismantled a large criminal network in Crete involved in drugs, weapons, extortion, and money laundering. Among those implicated is a senior cleric, while profits exceeded €1 million from thousands of narcotics transactions

A police operation in Crete has led to 48 arrests, uncovering a criminal network tied to drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering through tourism and hospitality businesses

Authorities said 48 individuals have been arrested, including an active-duty officer, two military servicemen and an air force NCO, as part of an investigation into a criminal organization

Police uncovered 180 cannabis plants hidden in a gorge in Chania, Crete. A 28-year-old tried to flee on foot but was quickly caught, while his 41-year-old accomplice was later arrested at a tourist resort

Unions and activist groups in Heraklion are staging a demonstration against the docking of the Crown Iris cruise ship, carrying 1,600 Israeli passengers, as part of wider protests linked to the war in Gaza

The minister stressed that the measures primarily target irregular migrants without a refugee profile who entered illegally.

A violent collision between a taxi carrying British tourists and a pickup truck on Crete’s highway left eight people injured, including a young man in critical condition

Greek authorities have issued a high wildfire alert for parts of the Aegean and Crete on Wednesday, urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires. Fire services are on heightened standby

An off-duty lifeguard saved five young people from drowning at a beach in Chania, Crete, after they entered the water despite red-flag warnings and strong currents. Two were hospitalized but are out of danger

Police in Chania staged a sting operation after the tourists allegedly demanded €700 from villa owners, threatening bad reviews

A woman was lightly injured after being bitten by a sea turtle while swimming in shallow waters at Marathi beach, a family-friendly spot in Chania, Crete

The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70

Greece has repeatedly faced criticism from human rights groups over alleged pushbacks at sea and land borders. Earlier this year, the EU’s border agency said it was examining 12 cases involving possible rights violations by Greek authorities